Robbie Moore
Conservative · Keighley and Ilkley
FULL PROFILERobbie Moore is the Conservative MP for Keighley and Ilkley, first elected in 2019. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs · Healthcare infrastructure (Airedale Hospital) · Farming and rural affairs · Local planning and parking issues · Fireworks regulation and noise pollution
Positions
Child protection — Strong advocate against grooming gangs
strong
Healthcare — Campaigns for new Airedale Hospital
strong
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
moderate
Farming policy — Defends farmers against inheritance tax changes
strong
EU relations — Opposes further integration
moderate
Abortion access — Supports easier access
moderate
Local planning — Opposes excessive bureaucracy
moderate
Public order — Opposes overly authoritarian measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-07 — Voted against government on public order measures, showing concern about authoritarian overreach
2021-12-14 — Opposed COVID-19 venue restrictions, likely reflecting libertarian concerns about government overreach
2020-12-01 — Opposed tiered COVID restrictions, showing early scepticism of lockdown measures
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and campaigning-driven, with a pragmatic approach that prioritises local concerns and vulnerable groups over strict party ideology. Shows willingness to rebel when government measures conflict with libertarian principles or local interests.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Moore appears to have had a business background, as evidenced by his ministerial role engaging with businesses and his understanding of commercial concerns in his constituency.